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Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area

Alaska · 5,753 residents · 5,267.817 sq mi
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Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,018. Population has declined 10% since 2019. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $191,600. Households here earn about 31% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,753
−10%since 2019
from 6,407 in 2019
2009 – 2025
Population density
1 / sq mi
−10%since 2019
from 1 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
41.3
Unchangedsince 2019
from 41.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2009 – 2024
5K6K6K6K7K200920202024Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
20246K
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,018
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $52,379 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,652
+6%since 2019
from $27,080 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 34.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 17.3% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$191,600
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $174,900 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$801
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $783 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2019
from 72.8% in 2019
30.3% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+6%since 2019
from 3.3 in 2019
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic45.3%(2,900)
Black0.5%(29)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(247)
Asian1.4%(91)
Other49%(3,140)
Diversity Score69.2%(4,431)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic41.2%(2,368)
Black0.4%(21)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(160)
Asian0.4%(25)
Other49.1%(2,827)
Diversity Score66.6%(3,832)
Segregation Score35.6%(2,050)
Diversity Score
67
−4%since 2019
from 69 in 2019
2009 – 2024
Segregation Score
36
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 18.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 90.8% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 5.7% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.8 min
−5%since 2019
from 15.6 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
52.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2019
from 49.4% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 10.6% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 11.3% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 61.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 34.2% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 54.3% in 2019
Female
45.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 45.7% in 2019
Foreign born
3.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 3.1% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
22.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2019
from 24.7% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska?

Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska has about 5,753 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska?

The typical household in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska earns about $54,018 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska expensive?

In Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska, the median home is worth about $191,600, and the typical rent is about $801 a month.

How educated are people in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska?

About 17.2% of adults age 25 and over in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska?

About 18.4% of people in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

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